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£45/hr
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Dr Maria A
Award-winning tutor, FHEA Composition
I am an award-winning professional musician, pianist and tutor with over fifteen years international experience across different educational settings, backgrounds and abilities. I hold diplomas in Piano, Classical Harmony, Counterpoint and Fugue, which enable me to easily work on the theoretical, technical, performative, stylistic and structural elements of music scores and help my students understand the background of each piece, whilst being creative and achieving essential progress.With an in depth knowledge of musicianship, I am involved in national and international assessment boards, I am...
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£56/hr
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Isaac D
Passionate, committed and experienced Composition Tutor
Hello there! I’m Isaac, a dedicated medical student at Newcastle University with a profound enthusiasm for both learning and teaching. My journey in tutoring, particularly with MyTutor and Tutorful over the past couple of years, has honed my teaching abilities and allowed me to assist students in excelling in exams while nurturing a comprehensive understanding of the subjects.I prioritise my students' progress and maintain open lines of communication between lessons. Every tutoring session is a unique opportunity for me to tailor my teaching approach to accommodate the individual learning style o...
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£45/hr
5.0
Alexandru O
Dedicated Composition Singing - Piano - Theory - Songwriting
My name is Alex, and I’m a Piano and Singing Teacher with more than 8 years of experience.I mainly specialize in vocal coaching and piano lessons, however, I also teach Music theory, Music production and the use of Logic X Pro. My interest in music started from a very young age, especially because I come from a musical family.My father is a keyboard player and singer, and my sister is a singer too.Growing up, I would join our family band whenever they were performing and eventually became part of it. I then went on to study keyboards at George Enescu School of Arts and, piano and music composition a...
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£54/hr
4.9
Madeline C
Dedicated Composition tutor
With currently 8 years tutoring experience, I am director of both a music school and children’s private tutoring business which cater to a range of needs and abilities. I have worked in a variety of schools within Essex and have led an Academy owned department for over a year. I am able to deliver differentiated and adaptive techniques concerning pedagogy and can support students who have completed previous grades, are complete beginners, or need some help coming out of their shell. I am able to teach school curriculum and home schooling units to support children of all backgrounds With experience i...
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£39/hr
5.0
Ben C
Patient and Enthusiastic Composition Tutor
I have been playing guitar for 20 years and teaching music for 7 years. I have been involved in a variety of different bands and ensembles within that time. My main focus throughout this time has been all kinds of rock music but I also have lots of experience in metal and acoustic singer/songwriter styles. I qualified from Leeds College of Music, gaining a 2:1 degree in Music Production and Performance, and possess a passion for all genres of music and teaching. I completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Higher Education Music at Edge Hill University in 2020, achieving a Distinction...
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Daniel A
Friendly Composition tutor
I have worked as a Music Tutor for 7 years and 11 months. I teach students of all ages, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Saxophone, Vocals and Music Theory. I have helped to register numerous students for Graded examinations with the Associated Board Of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM)and Rockschool with a significant number of my students passing with distinctions, merits and passes. I previously worked in an independent School teaching Mathematics from 2014 till 2016. I currently teach secondary school students in Music at a secondary school ( Yr 7 to A-levels). I produce music for personal...
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The number of Composition lessons a student should take depends on the student's needs and goals. Generally, it is recommended that the student has at least one lesson a week in order to build a good rapport with their tutor and ensure consistent learning.

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A Composition tutor can help you gain confidence in your subject and improve your knowledge and understanding. This can help you work towards professional qualifications that can move your career forwards.

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